GBTA Convention 2026

3 - 5 August 2026
McCormick Place
South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
United States - Chicago, IL 60616

The GBTA Convention is the world's largest annual gathering for business travel and meetings management professionals. Organised by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the event serves as the central marketplace and educational forum for corporate travel buyers, suppliers, and technology partners shaping the future of global business travel.

What makes it special

• Global business travel focus: The convention unites the entire business travel ecosystem — from travel managers and procurement executives to airlines, hotel groups, TMCs, and tech providers.

• Massive scale and influence: With thousands of attendees from over 50 countries, GBTA Convention offers unparalleled reach, making it the most important annual event in the corporate travel calendar.

• Comprehensive education programme: Dozens of sessions cover key themes such as sustainability, technology, travel risk management, data analytics, and traveller experience.

• Dynamic expo floor: Hundreds of exhibitors showcase innovative products and services, including booking tools, payment platforms, mobility solutions, and hospitality offerings.

• Networking and collaboration: The event fosters meaningful connections through receptions, roundtables, buyer-supplier meetings, and interactive experiences designed to build partnerships and drive progress.

Who attends

The GBTA Convention brings together a broad range of professionals from across the global travel industry, including:

• Corporate travel buyers, procurement and HR leaders

• Travel management companies (TMCs) and travel agencies

• Airlines, hotel groups, ground transportation and mobility providers

• Technology companies and payment solution providers

• Consultants, data analysts, and sustainability experts

Why it matters for hospitality and travel professionals

For hospitality, corporate travel, and mobility leaders, the GBTA Convention offers:

• Access to decision-makers and influencers across global travel programs and supply chains

• Strategic insight into emerging trends in travel management, technology, and sustainability

• Opportunities to build partnerships with key buyers and suppliers across every travel vertical

• A platform to showcase products and services to a global audience shaping the future of business travel

GBTA Board of Directors on the importance of learning ( From GBTA Convention 2025)

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
https://www.gbta.org/
107 S West St. Suite 762
USA - Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-0836
Fax: 703-342-4324
Email: info@nbta.org